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Daily News for Friday, February 24, 2012
Tri-County Car Club is awarding $500 scholarship Second year in a row club has offered award, won last year by Nicholas Courtwright, Lebanon, KY, a Marion County High School graduate, now in Speed School studying engineering Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Joan C. McKinney For the second year in a row, the Tri-County Car Club is awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing an auto-related career. The scholarship will be awarded in May by the club based in Campbellsville which has members from several counties. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 17:11:08 | Comments | Printable version
Brenda Sue Loy, Russell County, KY (1945-2012) She was a member of a large, respected Russell County, KY family. She was a waitress and a member of the Jamestown Christian Church Brenda Sue Loy, 65, S.Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs, KY.Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Tony Stephens and Bro. David Green the officiating clergy. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Russell County Memorial Gardens. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 16:54:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Taylor, Adair have top graduation rates in 7-counties Our area definitely benefits from having Lindsey Wilson College and Campbellsville University so close. -BRANDON THOMPSON By Brandon Thompson According to 2010 US Census data, the percentage of those holding at least a bachelors degree in the following counties is:
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Edward Alvin Pierce, Green County, KY (1922-2012) He was a member of a highly regarded Green County, KY family. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a Member and Deacon of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was also a self-employed Carpenter Click on headline for full obituary with photo(s) Mr. Edward Alvin Pierce, 89, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Golden Living Center-Green Hill, Greensburg, KY. . The funeral services for Mr. Edward Alvin Pierce will be conducted at 11amCT, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Greensburg Cemetery. Bro. Mark Graham and Bro. Keith Clements will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 3pm-8pmCT, Friday, February 25, 2012, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT Saturday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 16:11:39 | Comments | Printable version
Lucille Stephens Harrell, Adair County, KY (1923-2012) She was the matriarch of a highly regarded Adair County, KY, family. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church a homemaker, a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lucille Stephens Harrell ,age 89 years of Columbia, Ky. passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 8:23amCT. at Bowling Green Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY, after a sudden illness. Funeral services are at 2pmCT, Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Stotts-Phelps-McQuearyFuneral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY with Bro. Allen Durrett and Bro. William Karnes the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Haven Cemetery, 1276 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Visitation is after 3pmCT, Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 15:09:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Director of local bank receives nomination from President Obama President nominates Pete Mahurin to serve as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. He is chairman of Albany Bancorp, owner of First and Farmers National Bank which has locations in Adair, Cumberland, Clinton, and Pulaski Counties. The Mahurin family supports Lindsey Wilson College and Governors Scholars of Kentucky Click on headline for full story with photo(s) Mr. Peter "Pete" Mahurin, Chairman of Hilliard Lyons Financial Services, was nominated to serve as Member of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors by President Barack Obama. Mr. Mahurin has served Hilliard Lyons in different capacities since 1968. He earned a B.A. in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University, and worked as a high school math and science teacher before beginning his career with Hilliard Lyons. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 13:52:52 | Comments | Printable version
Asks motorists to be careful while MWCCC Road Race in town Gary Rose writes: I want to remind your readers that this weekend Lindsey Wilson College Cycling will be hosting the MWCCC Road Race. On Saturday the road races will be held in two different parts of the county. Sundays race will be held at the ACHS. There 300+ cyclists expected to be on the roads of Adair County during these races. I encourage the motorist to be extra cautious when traveling the roads where the races are being held. -Gary Rose 2012-02-24 13:40:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Robert Leon James, Casey Co., KY (1949-2012) He was a member of a large, highly regarded family. He leaves 41 direct living descendants. He was a retired truck driver, an avid drag racing fan, and antiques collector and attended Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and will be accorded military honors by the Casey County Funeral Squad and the Ft. Knox Honor Guard. Click on headline for the full story and photo(s) Robert Leon James, age 62, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 1pmET/12pm noon CT, Monday, February 27, 2012, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty, KY, with Bro. Cameron Cain officiating. Burial will follow in Casey County Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Casey County Funeral Squad and the US Army Fort Knox Honor Guard. Visitation is from 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCt, Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 13:33:03 | Comments | Printable version
Alice Hyojung Kim teaches Casey kids about Korean culture Alice Hyojung Kim, a Lindsey Wilson College foreign exchange student from Inchon, South Korea, came to Colonel William Casey Elementary School to Angie Hixson's class to talk to her class and Kelly Robertson's 2nd grade classrooms on Friday, February 17, 2012. Miss Rebecca Routt is a student teacher in Mrs. Angie's class and she is doing a unit on diversity and Alice came to talk with the students about her culture. In the picture is Alice showing a favorite food of Koreans to Hannah, Anita, Dameon, and Hailey. 2012-02-24 11:59:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACHS Lady Indians In District Finals - Wear Blue in Support The ACHS Lady Indians will take on Marion County tonight, February 24, 2012, at 6:30pm CT in the finals of the 20th District Tournament at Taylor County High School, 300 Ingram Avenue, Campbellsville, KY 42718. The Lady Indians defeated Taylor County in the opening game of the District Tournament with a score of 67 to 50. The ACHS Pep Club encourages all fans to wear blue tonight to show their support of the Lady Indians! -Chad Parnell 2012-02-24 11:30:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
(Ad) $100 reward for return of Gilbert, the miniature Schnauzer Note: Update: Offer no longer applicable. Happy Ending: Gilbert has been found! Karen Todd writes: Still no sign of my dog Gilbert, who went missing yesterday morning. I'm offering a $100 reward to anyone who may find him and get him back to me. Please help me find my dog! -Karen Todd --Karen ToddCall 270-250-4010 2012-02-24 10:40:21 | Comments | Printable version
Gov. Beshear issues statement on gaming amendment Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office FRANKFORT, KY - "Obviously, I am disappointed that several of the Senators who had publicly said they would support letting the people decide did not follow through on their commitment to our citizens. I am also disappointed that Sen. Williams chose to sabotage the chance for our citizens to decide by scheduling the vote for today, when he knew that a Senator who planned to vote "yes" would not be in town. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 10:19:54 | Comments | Printable version
Mrs. Clementine Smith Amos, Green Co., KY (1935-2012) She was a native of Green County, KY and a member of a large, respected family with many living relatives in Kentucky, Florida, and Indiana. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Mrs. Clementine Smith Amos, 76, departed this life Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. Graveside Service at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in the Bramlett Community of Green County, at 2pmCT, Saturday, February 25, 2012, with Rev. Ben White officiating. Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 10:01:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Another plea to find Gilbert, the missing miniature Schnauzer Kelly Crawhorn writes: My sister lost a dog from the East 80 Summer Hill Drive area. He is a black miniature Schnauzer who answers to the name of Gilbert. She loves him very much and is extremely upset. I think she may have already sent a picture of him, but if not, I'll be glad to send one. Her number is 270-250-4010. Could you please post this? I've seen a lot of pets successfully returned to their owners after CM got involved. Thanks so much, and thanks for all you do for our community. --Kelly CrawhornThanks, Kelly Crawhorn. We are enrolled in this cause. What a dog! Its photo is at Gilbert is missing from Summer Hill area of Columbia, KY . We hope everyone will keep our readers posted. -EW 2012-02-24 08:48:48 | Comments | Printable version
A big thank you to the Police Department Marcia Shuffett writes: A huge belated thank you to the police department and a special "thank you" for the nice police officer who rescued me this past Monday morning when I accidently locked myself out of my car at 6:15 in the morning. They were so prompt with their assistance that I was hardly even late for work and my co-workers got a big laugh out of the situation.--Marcia ShuffettThanks for commenting on this very special service in the community. -CM 2012-02-24 08:44:16 | Comments | Printable version
Anna Powell Beard to appear on the Clark Howard Show Adair Countian will be on National Tv. The show will air both on Saturday, February 25, 2012 and Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 5amCT, 11amCT, and 3pmCT on HLN. There's also article in Eastern Progress about her Anna Powell Beard is the daughter of Doug and Katie Campbell and Chris and Sondra Powell Katie Campbell Anna Powell Beard from Columbia, KY, and an ASL (American Sign Language) student at Eastern Kentucky University will appear on the Clark Howard Show on HLN this weekend. Anna, a sophomore at EKU, newlywed and part time employed had emailed the Clark Howard Show a question about getting credit established. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 07:30:47 | Comments | Printable version
Bachelor's degree attainment tops 30% for 1st time, nationally If anyone knows the percentages of Bachelor's degrees for Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, of Kentucky, could you share it with us? Report from U.S. Census In March 2011, for the first time ever, more than 30 percent of U.S. adults 25 and older had at least a bachelor's degree, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. As recently as 1998, fewer than one-quarter of people this age had this level of education. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 05:14:39 | Comments | Printable version
Mark Polston announces candidacy for 15th District senator CM will be posting announcements of Candidacies received through February 29, 2012 for candidates for State Offices in Adair, Casey, Pulaski and Russell Counties of KY at no charge to candidates. Photos may be included. Links to candidate websites will be posted free, 1 time, in Candidate Announcements. Mark Polston, who is pastor of Free Union Church in the Sano Community (Adair County side) is the second candidate to announce. Candidate Announcement from Mark Polston Mark F. Polston officially announced his candidacy for State Senate today. Polston, 52, of Somerset seeks the seat of retiring Senator Vernie McGaha. "Sen. McGaha admirably served the people of the 15th district for the past 16 years. I am seeking office for the first time and will continue Sen. McGaha's steadfast advocacy for the bedrock values of South Central Kentucky." Polston said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 03:38:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Lindsey Wilson to honor 1971-72 Championship Basketball Team By Duane Bonifer, Public Information Director COLUMBIA, KY. - This Saturday, the Lindsey Wilson College community will recognize one of the school's greatest men's basketball programs this Saturday night. The 1971-72 LWC men's basketball team won the National Little College Athletic Association championship. It was the first national championship won by an LWC sports team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 03:19:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
LWC, CU basketball: LWC men win; CU women win LWC soccer team honored at halftime Click on headline for story with photo(s) Information for this article courtesy LWC Sports Information and CU Sports Information Lindsey Wilson College mens basketball team beat Campbellsville (KY) University, 77-68, before 1,100 fans at Lindsey Wilson's Bigger's Sports Arena on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Adair County's Kalen Kimberland led the Blue Raiders with 26 points. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-02-24 02:37:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Likes Scenic Casey Co., KY South Fork Ridge Road Comments re photo 43478 Scenic Casey Co KY South Fork Ridge Road Marilyn Watts Vance McGaughey writes: What a lovely picture. My 4 times greatgrandparents etc, William Davenport, The Shackelfords. the Baldocks and the Elders all attended the South Fork Baptist Church and the area is beautiful.The Amish-Mennonite people are lovely and very hospitable. I really enjoy being there on rare holidays. - Marilyn Watts Vance McGaugheyThanks, Marilyn Watts Vance McGaughey. Casey County, KY, is a scenic wonderland, a photographer's dream. We are hoping for many more photos from the area in the coming year. Submissions of photographs by residents are always appreciated. -EW 2012-02-24 02:05:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, THURSDAY with CM, February 24, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for February 24, 2012: Just one thing you love- Robert Stone, Friday, 24 February 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 164, in progress 2012-02-24 02:00:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 24 Happy Anniversary, Harlan and Dana Jessie (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna Murrell (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bowman (Bo) Rhea Staten (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cagney Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Nicole Grant (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danny Burton (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dustin Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emogene Spoon (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenadi Willis (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Levi W. Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Natalie Riddle (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Cape | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Vanarsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Sue Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Phelps (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, Travis and Imogene Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Mac Janes, 77, Memphis, TN (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Quisenberry, Taylor Co., KY native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lynn Veach, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Bishop, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul William Young, 86, Louisville, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tillie Thompson Russell, Green Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doyle Wayne Pickett, Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarice M. Ashby, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Warren Hickerson, Green County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dora K. Murray, Cumberland Co., KY (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Jaskot, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Propes Crowe, Casey Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daisy Marie Miller, Casey Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merl Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Puckett, Jr, Green County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Absher, 40, Adair Co., KY (1973-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Hurt, Russell County, KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Shofner Sullivan, Taylor County, KY (1958-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Mae Crockett Brown, 98, Jabez, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Morgan Grossman, 86, Casey Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessie L. Adams, Adair County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Sue Mondie, Russell County, KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelva (Zeb) McKinley, Russell County, KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie Lee Robinson, Green Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Shearer, 49, Taylor County, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Bledsoe, 81, Green Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Douglas (Doug) Wilhoit, Taylor Co., KY/Clay Co. KY native (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanley Perkins, 79, Adair County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Homer Vernon, (Tooter) Grider, Burkesville, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brooks Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bernice Taylor Downey, Hart Co., KY native (1938-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Garland Blackwell Lewis, 72, Columbia, KY native (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lorene Sprowles Price, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Jean Hadley, 81, Jamestown, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Ray (Porky) Pelston, 82, Columbia, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Bell, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Dixon, 97, Casey Co., KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Memory Birthday, Lorene Whitley, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. 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